Night Service na Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA)

The Night Service employee performs routine checks of bus operations and ensures that the buses are prepared for service.  In addition, the Night Service employee is responsible for towing and recovery, and various other servicing duties.  The Night Service employee must be proficient in all duties of the Cleaner.  The Night Service job description includes all the requirements found in the Cleaner description.

TARTA has recently embarked on a transformational journey with the passage of Issue 12 in 2021. This local sales tax levy has significantly increased the local investment into the transit authority and has also expanded its service area to all of Lucas County and the City of Rossford in Wood County. In response to the local community’s renewed focus and support of TARTA, the Board adopted TARTA Next, a ten-year plan to increase services, invest in capital assets such as new mobility hubs and a zero-emissions bus fleet, and to improve customer experience through investments in technology, bus shelters and signage, and customer outreach. This transformation is well underway and powered by a dedicated team of professionals in each department from the leadership team to every front-line team member.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Checking coolant, fuel, and transmission fluid levels
• Cleaning and performing basic maintenance on the exterior of bus
• Cleaning the interior of bus in preparation for daily operation
• Pulling and emptying fare boxes
• Alerting supervisor to more complex mechanical problems
• Perform PMI’s and minor mechanical repairs under Instructor Supervision
• Driving wrecker to service site
• Lifting and towing inoperable buses
• Jump-starting stalled buses
• Moving materials in garage using forklift
• Using a computer system to log completed repairs and requisition more complicated repairs as necessary
• Remove trash and snow
• Clean work area and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned to gain experience and knowledge of more complex mechanical and electrical components
• All other duties as assigned; all job descriptions are subject to change.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment
• Understanding of basic operation requirements of bus; including required fluid levels, reading gauges, etc.
• Safety procedures
• General mechanical aptitude
• Perform troubleshooting and analysis at basic level
• Driving and maneuvering a forklift in confined spaces
• Basic diagnostic skills
• Proficiently use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and management
• Read and comprehend complex written materials
• Write simple work orders 
• Analyzing data or information to resolve problems
• Operation monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure system is working properly
• Decision-making skills
• Evaluating information against industry standards
• Learn additional skills on the job to advance toward upper-level Mechanic position
• Must be able to perform all the following physical tasks:
  1. Crawling daily for distances of up to 10 feet
  2. Standing for intervals of 4 hours or more without rest
  3. Reaching daily above shoulder height to retrieve, place or sort objects weighing in excess 
  4. of 25 lbs

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

• Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with passenger and airbrake endorsements
• Forklift license

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent 

Special Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be satisfied by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. TARTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Shifts may vary and may include weekends (both days).

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of a busy office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Effort Required

The Night Service position requires occasional sitting (0.25–2.5 hours daily) while standing and walking continuously (5.5–8 hours daily). The role involves frequent reaching above shoulder level and pushing/pulling (2.5–5.5 hours daily) and continuous bending and stooping (5.5–8 hours daily). Employees must be able to lift and carry 0–10 lbs continuously (5.5–8 hours daily) and 10–20 lbs occasionally (0.25–2.5 hours daily), with no lifting over 20 lbs. Fine manipulation is not required, and the position has a low stress level.

TARTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other protected status.